Community Education Programs

Registration Information

WHAT IS THE 2009-2010 COURSE SCHEDULE?

WHEN DO WINTER CLASSES BEGIN?
Winter classes will be held Monday through Thursday evenings from Monday, January 26 to Wednesday, March 4, 2010.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

• Registration for our winter session begins Jan. 4 and is open throughout the session.
• REGISTER ONLINE: Online registration is recommended as classes fill quickly. Check class availability and register online at www.boiselearns.org.
  Idaho Statesman version of our current catalog.
• Mail: Print and complete one registration form for each individual registering for a class or classes. Mail the full payment, including material fees to:
        Boise School District
        Community Education
        8169 W. Victory Road
        Boise, ID 83709
  Payment may be made by check or money order payable to Boise School District Community Education, or by MasterCard, Visa or debit card.
• Fax: Faxed registrations are accepted with MasterCard, Visa,Discover or debit card. Complete the registration form and fax to 208.854.4014.
• Walk-In: Complete a registration form and deliver it with full payment to the Boise School District Community Education Office at the District Service Center, 8169 W. Victory Road. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday unless the Center is closed.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS?

• Class tuition is $7.50 per instructional hour, with a minimum charge of $15.00 and a maximum of $45.00; not including class material fees.
• See individual class descriptions for class fees.
• All class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.
• Material fees are non refundable if a student drops a class.

WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE?

• All class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration; Cash, Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or debit card accepted.

HOW IS THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDED?

• The Community Education program is working toward being completely self-sustaining. It is our goal over the next few years to cover all our own expenses and not draw any funds away from Boise Schools’ student funding. The fees we charge for classes are making a big dent in the budget for Community Education which covers administrative staff, publishing costs for our three catalogs, postage for our mailings, and the administrative overhead for running the program. We welcome your insight on ways to reduce costs as we grow the program.

DO I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION OF MY REGISTRATION?

• If you register online, you will be provided an electronic receipt that you can print. This receipt is not required for class attendance.
• Students who fax or mail registration forms will receive no confirmation of enrollment. Students will only be notified if the class is full or is canceled. Community Education staff will attempt to reach the student via e-mail and/or telephone if a class is canceled or is full.
• Please keep a copy of your submitted registration form, and schedule your class(es) on your calendar!

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ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE?

• YES, tuition scholarships may be available for students in hardship situations. Eligibility guidelines are the same as those used for the Boise School District Free or Reduced Meal Program.
• Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis and will be dependent upon the amount of scholarship funding available.
• A $15 tuition scholarship may be awarded for one class per session, per student. Scholarship recipients are required to pay the materials fee and additional tuition for their class.
• Scholarship applications are available here or at the Community Education office and must be submitted with the Class Registration Form.
• Students will be informed if they have been awarded a scholarship within two (2) business days of receipt of their application.

CAN I DONATE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND?

• Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Boise School District Community Education Scholarship Fund!
• It is through generous contributions that tuition scholarships are made available to other students in need.
• When registering online, select "Add More Courses" and choose "Scholarship Donation" or course code 09F-SCH - (005, 010, 025, 050) depending on the corresponding dollar amount of $5, $10, $25, or $50.
• Scholarship donations are not refundable. We thank you in advance!

WHY WOULD A CLASS BE CANCELLED?

• Classes are not scheduled when Boise Public Schools are closed due to holidays or inservice days.
• Community Education classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Listen to local radio or television stations for information on school closures or call the Community Education office at 854-4047.
• If an instructor becomes ill or has an emergency and needs to cancel or postpone a class, the Community Education office will make every effort to alert students via email or telephone.
• In the above cases, classes will be rescheduled, if possible, by the Community Education office.
• Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements may be cancelled.

HOW DO I GET A REFUND?

• A refund of class tuition and materials fees will be given if the Community Education office cancels the class or the class is full.
• If a student requests to drop a class at least three (3) business days before the start date of the class or has a documented medical reason, a refund of only the tuition fee will be issued. Material fees will not be refunded. A $3.00 transaction fee will be charged.
• Students may download a Refund Request Form. Requests will be processed within 15 business days of receipt.

MAY I TEACH A COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS?

• Contribute to our community by teaching a class!
• We are always searching for new instructors to join our wonderful team of volunteers who share their talents with their neighbors - a job skill, a craft, a foreign language, a performing art, a physical activity, or a home improvement technique.
• Diversity is the key to meeting the community’s needs, so we are always open to fresh ideas for new and interesting courses.
• Instructors choose the dates, number of classes and school location.
• Please visit our Instructors page to download the Instructor Application and Class Proposal.

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Notice of Risk
Participation in a Boise School District Community Education Program physical activity class may be dangerous and cause injury. The Boise School District is not responsible for any injury to a participant/student, nor responsible for any medical, dental, chiropractic or hospital bill related to participation in a Community Education activity.

Religious/Sectarian Program
Attendance and participation in Boise School District Community Education classes are voluntary. Community Education classes may provide information about and discuss sectarian or religious tenants or doctrines. Community Education classes are not part of the District’s required curriculum. The District’s religious expression policy respects the right of each individual to follow his/her own beliefs, so long as the beliefs do not infringe upon the rights of others.

Photographs/Videotapes
Each participant consents to the use of photographs or videotapes taken of them for future program promotional or marketing materials.

Endorsement Disclaimer
Boise Public Schools Community Education Program and Boise Public Schools are not affiliated with nor endorse the programs of the paid advertisers in its catalog, nor does Boise School District or the elected officials, employees or representatives take responsibility for any personal injury or property damage resulting from the purchase of advertised products or participation in advertised programs.

Boise School District Community Education
8169 W. Victory Road
Boise, ID 83709
Phone ~ 208.854.4047
Fax ~ 208.854.4014
Email ~ CommunityEd@BoiseSchools.org